Monday, June 1, 2009

grilled Argentine steak salad


Prep Time: 35 min
Total Time: 35 min
Makes: 6 servings
Spicy Garlic Salsa
1/4cup olive or vegetable oil
2tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3tablespoons red wine vinegar
1tablespoon lemon juice
1teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2teaspoon crushed red pepper
2cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salad
2medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
2large plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
1lb boneless beef sirloin steak, 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick
1large red or yellow bell pepper
1/4teaspoon salt
1/8teaspoon pepper
6cups bite-size pieces salad greens
1cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz)

1.In tightly covered container, shake all salsa ingredients until well blended. Reserve 1/4 cup salsa. Stir onions and tomatoes into remaining salsa; set aside.
2.Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Place steak and bell pepper on grill rack. Cover and grill over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning bell pepper frequently and beef once, until desired doneness.
3.Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Cut beef into 1/4-inch slices. In medium bowl, mix beef and reserved 1/4 cup salsa. Cut bell pepper into strips.
4.In large serving bowl, place salad greens, bell pepper, mushrooms and beef. Add remaining salsa with onions and tomatoes; toss to mix.


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